Mariposa2009 BSN, RN

Mariposa2009 is a BSN, RN and specializes in Ortho/Neuro/MedSurg.

Latest Activity

1. Where are all the jobs!!!

   Mariposa2009 replied to cleo777's topic in General Nursing

   I worked in LTC for a year before I got a job in a hospital. So yes, it is possible. However, I recommend that you work in a skilled area of your LTCF i.e rehab, vents, etc. These areas are more skilled and will help you keep many of your skills curr...

2. 1 nurse in the ER?!?!

   Mariposa2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I live in upstate NY and we recently had a huge snow storm. Now, we all know what happens when there is bad weather, everyone calls out. Well my facility has huge issues with staffing as it is, and to top it off with bad weather--it's a mess. Any who...

3. How many patients is/are too many?

   Mariposa2009 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   I would be grateful to have an 8 pt assignment. I work nights and at my facility, I can have up to 12 pts. But, I usually avg 9/10 pts at night. And our assignments are not assigned according to acuity either.

4. Pet Peeve

   Mariposa2009 replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

   Oh yea, I hate when they do that. How about when you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription and the tech blurts out the medication you're taking. This is so embarrassing and inappropriate. I suffer from acne and use a topical cream and the t...

5. Recent Grad RN moving from LTC to a hospital?

   Mariposa2009 replied to Joe33's topic in General Nursing

   Hey Joe33, I started my nursing career working on the vent unit of a LTCF. I have stayed with the company for a year and recently accepted a hospital position on an ortho/neuro unit. So yes, it is possible to obtain a hospital position after starting...

6. Do you see a generational gap in nursing?

   Mariposa2009 replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a 24 year old nurse who works nights, works every other weekend and holidays, and has never once called out of work. Now, I am not complaining; I enjoy working and went into nursing knowing that I have to pay my dues before I reap the benefits. I...

7. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   Mariposa2009 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

   1. Why are you being extra annoying today? 2. No sorry I'm not your nurse today!!! 3. Why did you decide to spike a temp and vomit 15 mins before my shift was over?

8. So, who is working for the holiday?

   Mariposa2009 replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

   I'm working Christmas day and weekend.

9. sterile vs. clean dressings?

   Mariposa2009 replied to cherilee's topic in Med-Surg

   Ok, this is a question that I always had and still have. At my facility we do "clean" dsg changes, meaning we wear clean gloves, but use sterile materials (i.e. NS, gauze, etc.). The only dsg changes that are "sterile" are PICC/central line dsg chang...

10. minimum passing grade

    Mariposa2009 replied to sugarmaple's topic in General Students

    Graduated from an ADN program. Minimum required grade to pass was a 75% ©.

11. Why graduate nurses can't find jobs- a must read!!!

    Mariposa2009 replied to ttreeds's topic in New Nurse

    Sometimes you have to sacrifice to get what you want. And, yes unfortunately family time is included.

12. Why graduate nurses can't find jobs- a must read!!!

    Mariposa2009 replied to ttreeds's topic in New Nurse

    I once was as narrow minded as you are in regards to working in LTCFs/SNFs. I even posted a thread expressing my concern about working in a LTCF. But, let me tell you, it has been such a great learning experience. I am more then just a "pill pusher,"...

13. Why graduate nurses can't find jobs- a must read!!!

    Mariposa2009 replied to ttreeds's topic in New Nurse

    I'm a new grad and I believe I got my job b/c I was flexible. I was up against many experienced nurses, but b/c I was willing to work weekends, holidays, nights, I got the job. I don't understand how new nurses can be so picky, it really does not mak...

14. Utica College online RN to BSN program

    Mariposa2009 posted a topic in New York

    Hi all, I just started this thread to hopefully hear from those who are familiar with the online RN to BSN program @ Utica College. I was recently accepted into the program and will start classes in Jan., but want to hear from anyone currently enroll...

15. YOU come first

    Mariposa2009 replied to mamamerlee's topic in General Nursing

    Being a new nurse, these are things I tend to forget to do, but I'm getting better at it. I think I'm going to start wearing diapers like Lexi did on Grey's Anatomy. Since, I tend to forget to eat and drink, I try to keep little snacks and bottles o...